Perth Astrofest 2022 - Saturday, 29th October

Curtin Stadium, Curtin University, Bentley.

  • Gaze into the night sky with big telescopes
  • See radio telescopes working to discover the hidden Universe invisible to our eyes
  • Listen to real-life astronomers share what they've discovered in space
  • Tour the Universe with a laser guide
  • Explore the astrophotography exhibition
  • Make your own LEGO radio telescope
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Astrophotography Exhibition

Astrofest 2022 invites entries to the Astrophotography Competition in accordance with the terms and conditions provided.

Entries close July 31st 2022 at 11.59pm AWST.

2022 Astrofest Astrophotography Exhibition will be on display on Saturday 29th of October at Astrofest in the Curtin Stadium. 

​Astrofest Competition - Win a Prize!

Pre-registration for Astrofest 2022 will open closer to the event.
Location and Parking
Astrofest is held at ‘Curtin Stadium’ and Edinburgh Oval, off Kent Street, Bentley. There is some disruption on Curtin's campus at the moment due to construction. This construction doesn't affect Astrofest!

​The stadium is situated on the east side of the Curtin University campus.
Visit Curtin University at Google Maps to get customised directions, straight from your driveway.
Getting to Astrofest 
Parking is available at Astrofest. Please see the photo of the map on the right to see the available carparks. 

Curtin Stadium and Edinburgh Oval are easily accessible by public transport via the Curtin Central Bus Station.

This year the carpark directly next to Curtin Stadium will be closed (except for ACROD permit holders). The parking at the Hockey Stadium, the multi-storey parking on Beazley Avenue and the carparks below the John Curtin Gallery will all be open. The Curtin Central bus station is also open and directly behind the stadium, so why not consider catching a bus to Astrofest?

Have an ACROD permit?
Let the parking marshalls know when you enter off Kent Street and they will show you where to park in the carpark adjacent to the stadium. 

For more ACROD parking areas and access arrangements, please see the Curtin Campus Access Map.
Running ORDER
Event Maps
Get ready for the exciting activities at Astrofest 2021:
  • Telescope observing throughout the evening
  • Guest speakers
  • Exhibitor stalls and hands on activities
  • Scitech science shows
  • Astrophotography exhibition
  • Radio astronomy
  • Model of the Square Kilometre Array radio telescope
  • Giveaways and activities for the whole family
Prize Giveaways
Want to win a prize? You've come to the right place! Check out all our prize giveaways and how to enter below.
All the T&Cs are on our Terms and Conditions page. 
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Astrofest Pre-registration

Click here to pre-register for Astrofest 2021 and be in the draw to win a prize.
Prizes include telescopes and a family pass to the Perth Observatory. Pre-registration will also help us maintain COVID safety on the night.
For conditions of entry, please refer to our Terms & Conditions.​
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Grand Prize Draw

​Fill out our Astrofest 2021 feedback survey at the end of Astrofest and stand a chance to win a grand prize!
Enter on your mobile (link will be available on the night of Astrofest), or at the info desk inside the stadium (look out for the iPads). 
​Grand prizes to be announced.
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ASTROPHOTO Exhibition
Astrofest 2021 will feature a stunning range of astrophotos from WA's talented astrophotography community.
Now in its 12th year, the 2021 exhibition includes a wide range of new talent and well-established WA photographers, as well as images from the nearby (International Space Station) to distant nebulae and star clusters. Make sure to check it out in the main stadium.
Picture
Martin Williams, "Horse Head Nebula", winner of the 2020 Astrophotography Exhibition Best Astrophoto.
SUPPORTERS
Astrofest is only possible with the help, support and sponsorship of West Australian organisations dedicated to education, astronomy, science and the local community.

Astronomy WA says thank you to the following supporters.
Astrofest is coordinated by the 'Astronomy WA' collective, The Astronomical Group of WA (AGWA), ICRAR and Scitech with support from:
Talks and Speakers

Experts Live

Where is it?
Experts Live is in the Curtin Stadium, next to the oval with the telescopes.
Here is the Curtin Stadium on Google Maps. 
What's On?
Join leading astronomy experts for talks about their exciting research in our Experts Live zone. These talks have a bit more time, so bring your questions and enquiring minds. 
Talks and Speakers

Stadium Stage

Where is it?
Right in the middle of the Curtin Stadium, next to the oval with the telescopes. 
Here is the Curtin Stadium on Google Maps. 
What's On?
As well as our welcome at the beginning of the event, the Stadium Stage has fun family-friendly content aimed at our younger astronomy fiends. Enjoy talks and shows from Scitech to entertain the whole family. 
Interactive Activities
There's heaps of interactivity at Astrofest, join in on any of these activities (some while stocks/free tickets last!)
  • Telescopes! 
    • Location: Edinburgh Oval.
  • SKA Lego Dish Building
    • Location: Curtin Stadium; the stall near the stage (see Event Map tab above).
  • Character Alley
    • Take a photo with your favourite character from science fiction along Character Alley near the picnic zone.​

Astrofest Instagram 2020

COVID Safety Guidelines

Astrofest 2022 is being held in compliance with WA State Government COVID Safety Guidelines to make this the safest Astrofest ever! Physical distancing and venue capacity will be maintained, and hand sanitiser will be freely available at entry points, stalls, activities and telescopes. If you feel unwell, have recently travelled from interstate, or have been in contact with a positive COVID-19 patient, please do not attend. 

​Please note that all children under the age of 13 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian when attending Astrofest. Thank you.